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islandgeekgirl's review
3.0
Eloise 'Lou' Whittaker is moving from California to Texas, along with her mother, after the death of her father. She'll be the newest resident in Poisonfoot, Texas, a place that doesn't really get much new blood. Once there, she meets a boy, Cooper Reynolds, who everyone warns her is bad news. He's hiding a major secret, a curse on his family, and he has to decide whether or not he can trust her with it.
This book is told in alternating POVs between Lou and Cooper. It's very main character driven, as not a whole lot is revealed about the side characters throughout the book. A few still managed to catch my attention in their small moments; Cooper's younger sister Mia and classmate Marnie both stood out because of their attitudes, Mia's rebellious sarcasm and Marnie's friendliness toward a new girl. I did enjoy the characters of Lou and Cooper. I really felt for him, being a social outcast in the town who's only cheered when he's playing football and really, just wanting a friend. I loved Lou's unwillingness to let other people control her, even when everyone was warning her to stay away from(or ordering her away from) Cooper, and I found her to be a realistic teenage girl.
The plot was fairly simple. I enjoyed the writing style and it ended up being a pretty quick read; it really flowed well. There seemed to be a lot of setting up for the next book and a lot of the mystery was taken out of it just by reading the synopsis. There's still a few surprises though and, after that ending, I'm hoping there's not a long wait for the next book.
*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is told in alternating POVs between Lou and Cooper. It's very main character driven, as not a whole lot is revealed about the side characters throughout the book. A few still managed to catch my attention in their small moments; Cooper's younger sister Mia and classmate Marnie both stood out because of their attitudes, Mia's rebellious sarcasm and Marnie's friendliness toward a new girl. I did enjoy the characters of Lou and Cooper. I really felt for him, being a social outcast in the town who's only cheered when he's playing football and really, just wanting a friend. I loved Lou's unwillingness to let other people control her, even when everyone was warning her to stay away from(or ordering her away from) Cooper, and I found her to be a realistic teenage girl.
The plot was fairly simple. I enjoyed the writing style and it ended up being a pretty quick read; it really flowed well. There seemed to be a lot of setting up for the next book and a lot of the mystery was taken out of it just by reading the synopsis. There's still a few surprises though and, after that ending, I'm hoping there's not a long wait for the next book.
*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
rachaelbriana's review against another edition
3.0
Autumn by Sierra Dean reminds me a bit of Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater and Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia.
For the most part I enjoyed the characters. Lou’s persistent nature toward Cooper was admirable. For a girl who has just moved to town, a stereotypical Texas town to boot, she’s got a satisfying amount of gumption by challenging the treatment of Cooper. Really the only thing that bothered me about Lou was that she didn’t react like a normal teenager who was being taken away from the only home, school and friends she’s even known would act. At the beginning there was an allusion of anger between Lou and her mother but after their arrival in Poinsonfoot, the tension wasn’t brought up again. It was like she couldn’t decide if she wanted to be a mature almost adult or a bratty teenager. Cooper is a gem. He’s sad and sweet and I can tell from the ending that we will learn more about his personality in the next book, which makes me happy because I WILL be reading it.
The ending felt rather predictable. Perhaps this was because I’ve recently read of similar situations happening in a few other books this year. Granted, it fit in to the story line and made sense it still gave me a déjà vu moment which was kind of a letdown.
For the most part I enjoyed the characters. Lou’s persistent nature toward Cooper was admirable. For a girl who has just moved to town, a stereotypical Texas town to boot, she’s got a satisfying amount of gumption by challenging the treatment of Cooper. Really the only thing that bothered me about Lou was that she didn’t react like a normal teenager who was being taken away from the only home, school and friends she’s even known would act. At the beginning there was an allusion of anger between Lou and her mother but after their arrival in Poinsonfoot, the tension wasn’t brought up again. It was like she couldn’t decide if she wanted to be a mature almost adult or a bratty teenager. Cooper is a gem. He’s sad and sweet and I can tell from the ending that we will learn more about his personality in the next book, which makes me happy because I WILL be reading it.
The ending felt rather predictable. Perhaps this was because I’ve recently read of similar situations happening in a few other books this year. Granted, it fit in to the story line and made sense it still gave me a déjà vu moment which was kind of a letdown.
jonireads's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. The cover is captivating and that is what drew me in.
I wasn't completely in love with this book right away but by the time I finished it I knew I had to read the rest of the books in this series.
Lou is such a great character. She is sarcastic and funny and I just loved reading about her. Cooper is mysterious and seems like such a great guy that no one wants to be around, a leper in his school. Lou doesn't care what others say and she befriends Cooper only to find out her and Cooper are connected through a curse placed on his family years and years ago. Determined not to let it affect her budding relationship with Cooper, Lou ignores the warnings from her Grandmother to stay away from Cooper. But no one wants them to be together and the town will stop at nothing to prevent their relationship from growing.
I went away from this book stunned. The ending is something I totally didn't see coming.
The characters are likable, the mystery of the book doesn't get old, it keeps you caught up in the book until the last page. This is a series I definitely want to read the whole way through.
I wasn't completely in love with this book right away but by the time I finished it I knew I had to read the rest of the books in this series.
Lou is such a great character. She is sarcastic and funny and I just loved reading about her. Cooper is mysterious and seems like such a great guy that no one wants to be around, a leper in his school. Lou doesn't care what others say and she befriends Cooper only to find out her and Cooper are connected through a curse placed on his family years and years ago. Determined not to let it affect her budding relationship with Cooper, Lou ignores the warnings from her Grandmother to stay away from Cooper. But no one wants them to be together and the town will stop at nothing to prevent their relationship from growing.
I went away from this book stunned. The ending is something I totally didn't see coming.
The characters are likable, the mystery of the book doesn't get old, it keeps you caught up in the book until the last page. This is a series I definitely want to read the whole way through.
booksonhermind's review
5.0
She's Got Books on Her Mind
Eloise "Lou" Whittaker lost her father to cancer. If that wasn't too much of a heartbreak for Lou, her mom has decided to move her all the way to nowheresville to a small town called Poisonfoot where her grandmother lives. So not only has she lost her father who she was very close with, she also loses all of her friends and the life she's always known. When she tries to make friends with the resident loner, Cooper, in her new town she's met with a lot of warnings about his character when he seems like a very normal, nice guy. Lou is determined to find out the conspiracy this small town has with Cooper and the Reynolds' family but as she delves deeper into the mystery of this particular family she discovers that she may have a connection with a supposed curse. What will happen when all is revealed to Lou?
Lou and Cooper are really likable characters. I connected with them both right away. Lou is this tomboy that is supposed to put out this tough exterior to the world but really is a sweetheart. Cooper is treated like an outcast but from what I can tell he is one of the nicest people in town. He keeps to himself and tries to stay out of everyone's way but he is still treated like the worst human being in the world. Lou and Cooper are just a match made in heaven. I love when they are together and seeing them interact. They are both such nice people and it's rare for me not to be able to think of anything (even slightly) bad about two main characters who are romantically involved with one another. They don't make dumb choices. They don't hurt one another. They were a breath of fresh air. It was slightly bothersome for the whole town and Cooper repeating to Lou that she should stay away from Cooper but it is a minor detail in an otherwise great book.
I must have not read the summary correctly before reading this book because the series name "Dog Days" made me assume it was going to be about wolves. I actually really liked that the curse dealt with coyotes and not wolves because wolves/werewolf stories are so common. Coyote curses not so much. I enjoyed discovering this curse with Lou and discovering some other interesting things about the small town she lives in. I didn't want to stop reading and the cliffhanger at the end was simply amazing. I stayed up all night reading Autumn until my eyes screamed for me to stop. I can't wait to read the rest of the series especially since I see potential for another love interest. That might be a turnoff for some people but it's not as bad as you think.
Overall: Autumn will keep you guessing and keep you wanting more well after you finished its story. It has fantastic characters that you can really care for and it has a great mystery and plot. I definitely recommend you give this one a try!
Eloise "Lou" Whittaker lost her father to cancer. If that wasn't too much of a heartbreak for Lou, her mom has decided to move her all the way to nowheresville to a small town called Poisonfoot where her grandmother lives. So not only has she lost her father who she was very close with, she also loses all of her friends and the life she's always known. When she tries to make friends with the resident loner, Cooper, in her new town she's met with a lot of warnings about his character when he seems like a very normal, nice guy. Lou is determined to find out the conspiracy this small town has with Cooper and the Reynolds' family but as she delves deeper into the mystery of this particular family she discovers that she may have a connection with a supposed curse. What will happen when all is revealed to Lou?
Lou and Cooper are really likable characters. I connected with them both right away. Lou is this tomboy that is supposed to put out this tough exterior to the world but really is a sweetheart. Cooper is treated like an outcast but from what I can tell he is one of the nicest people in town. He keeps to himself and tries to stay out of everyone's way but he is still treated like the worst human being in the world. Lou and Cooper are just a match made in heaven. I love when they are together and seeing them interact. They are both such nice people and it's rare for me not to be able to think of anything (even slightly) bad about two main characters who are romantically involved with one another. They don't make dumb choices. They don't hurt one another. They were a breath of fresh air. It was slightly bothersome for the whole town and Cooper repeating to Lou that she should stay away from Cooper but it is a minor detail in an otherwise great book.
I must have not read the summary correctly before reading this book because the series name "Dog Days" made me assume it was going to be about wolves. I actually really liked that the curse dealt with coyotes and not wolves because wolves/werewolf stories are so common. Coyote curses not so much. I enjoyed discovering this curse with Lou and discovering some other interesting things about the small town she lives in. I didn't want to stop reading and the cliffhanger at the end was simply amazing. I stayed up all night reading Autumn until my eyes screamed for me to stop. I can't wait to read the rest of the series especially since I see potential for another love interest. That might be a turnoff for some people but it's not as bad as you think.
Overall: Autumn will keep you guessing and keep you wanting more well after you finished its story. It has fantastic characters that you can really care for and it has a great mystery and plot. I definitely recommend you give this one a try!
tarah's review
4.0
I received this book as a DRC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Actual Rating: 4.5/5
Oh boy - this was awesome. I had to put the book down for awhile because of school but this is the kind of book you can finish in one sitting and probably will want to finish it ASAP but I finished the majority of it within a few hours.
I'm really big into typical supernatural (werewolves and vampires specifically) creatures done in different ways and that's what Sierra Dean did here. The Reynolds boys turn into coyotes on their 18th birthday and are incapable of turning back which sets the stage for Cooper's story.
Then we've got Lou who has just moved to Poisonfoot, her father's hometown, and weird things start happening. She meets Cooper and as one can imagine, the two like each other, despite warnings for Lou to keep her distance.
Both of the characters are witty beyond belief and I love me some witty characters. Lou and Cooper's interactions are believable and their romance is so compelling. Sierra Dean's style reeled me in immediately and didn't let me go until I finished the book. It wasn't a long read at all and when it was over (I finished it a few hours ago) I had to jump online to see if the next book was out yet. Unfortunately, it's not.
There's a lot going on behind the scenes of Poisonfoot that we don't come to find out until the last fourth of the book so that was when the supernatural/paranormal aspect got really interesting. There are so many different levels of this story that are twined together that, frankly, I have no idea where the story's going to go. I thought for awhile I had an idea but I was mistaken, something I was happy about because the book took an entirely different route than I expected and ended with a bang, almost literally. Honestly though, that cliffhanger...
Actual Rating: 4.5/5
Oh boy - this was awesome. I had to put the book down for awhile because of school but this is the kind of book you can finish in one sitting and probably will want to finish it ASAP but I finished the majority of it within a few hours.
I'm really big into typical supernatural (werewolves and vampires specifically) creatures done in different ways and that's what Sierra Dean did here. The Reynolds boys turn into coyotes on their 18th birthday and are incapable of turning back which sets the stage for Cooper's story.
Then we've got Lou who has just moved to Poisonfoot, her father's hometown, and weird things start happening. She meets Cooper and as one can imagine, the two like each other, despite warnings for Lou to keep her distance.
Both of the characters are witty beyond belief and I love me some witty characters. Lou and Cooper's interactions are believable and their romance is so compelling. Sierra Dean's style reeled me in immediately and didn't let me go until I finished the book. It wasn't a long read at all and when it was over (I finished it a few hours ago) I had to jump online to see if the next book was out yet. Unfortunately, it's not.
There's a lot going on behind the scenes of Poisonfoot that we don't come to find out until the last fourth of the book so that was when the supernatural/paranormal aspect got really interesting. There are so many different levels of this story that are twined together that, frankly, I have no idea where the story's going to go. I thought for awhile I had an idea but I was mistaken, something I was happy about because the book took an entirely different route than I expected and ended with a bang, almost literally. Honestly though, that cliffhanger...
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